Pre-K Family Liaison - Mark Denman

NOTICE OF VACANCY


May 15, 2026

Location

• Mark Denman Elementary

Effective

• School Year 2026-2027

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License
• Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
• Communication and interpersonal skills which are effective, respectful, and sensitive for a diverse population
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all students
• Build and maintain relationships and communication with assigned Pre-K families
• Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of Pre-K program
• Contact parents to schedule and confirm screening appointments, arrange transportation if needed
• Assist families in completing screening and registration paperwork, as needed
• Communicate with families and school staff regarding family compliance with school district and state guidelines for physicals, immunizations, enrollment forms, and attendance and follow up as needed
• Coordinate with community agencies and follow up with student services such as vision and hearing, dental screenings, food bank, and picture days
• Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources
• Maintain records of family contacts, parent attendance at family events, educational programs, and volunteerism
• Supervise student arrival and departure, bus loading/unloading, and parent/student drop off
• Supervise children during bus returns, communicate with families
• Participate in building committees as appropriate
• Plan and coordinate Kindergarten transition activities with appropriate staff and families
• In special circumstances, fill in for classroom or office staff as needed
• Assist classroom teachers with education and assessment of small groups of children as needed
• Attend family events and after-hours meetings such as Pre-K Advisory Council and parent teacher organization meetings
• Conduct parent education classes on the importance of early education and how to assist their children with educational activities at home
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration
• Maintain standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for School District No. 118 Employees

Terms of Employment

• 180-day position with wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association

Reports to

• Building Administrator and Pre-K Coordinator

To Apply

• External Applicants : To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
• District No. 118 Employees : To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
• A minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators.

Professional dress is required.

Kimberly D. Pabst


Director of Human Resources


Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118


110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832


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An Equal Opportunity Employer


May 15, 2026